Eastern Bearded-Greenbul
NameEastern Bearded-Greenbul
Common NameEastern Bearded-Greenbul
Scientific NameCriniger chloronotus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe Eastern Bearded-Greenbul has olive-green upperparts, including the back and wings. Its head features a prominent, shaggy dark greyish-brown crest. The underparts are yellowish, contrasting with striking rufous undertail coverts and tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and harsh notes, often delivered from dense cover. Its calls can be quite varied and include a distinctive 'churr-churr-churr' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, its range extends from southeastern Nigeria east through Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, and western Uganda, south to northern Angola.
Identifying Featuresprominent shaggy crest, olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, rufous tail and undertail coverts
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a distinctive shaggy crest. It is typically found foraging in the understory and mid-canopy of dense tropical forests, often in pairs or small groups.
